When traveling, what shoes are most comfortable?

To have a comfortable and convenient trip, besides planning the itinerary, preparing information and clothes, the important thing is to choose the right shoes for going out.

Even when hiking or trekking, wearing the right type of shoes will affect the entire trip.

So how to choose beautiful shoes that are suitable for your trip?

First, you need to determine the purpose of your trip to choose the right type of footwear. Going to the beach, climbing mountains, hiking, going to the desert sand dunes or going on vacation? What is the main means of transportation: subway, high-speed train, car, plane or motorbike, walking, boating on the river...?

1. Short walk around the city

Sports shoes with good grip for short walks. Photo: Internet

For trips to civilized, vibrant cities and traveling mainly by public transport, you mainly walk to explore the city, shopping centers, you should choose sneakers, slip-on loafers or sandals with good sole friction, airy material, comfortable feet...

You should bring the pair you usually wear at home, don't bring a brand new pair, because your feet won't be used to it, it may be tight, loose or uncomfortable.

Slip-on shoes for short walks. Photo: Internet

2. Go to the beach, visit the river area

Sandals with soft soles and quick drainage are suitable for trips that require wading through streams or forests. Photo: Internet

You should bring a pair of sandals and a pair of flip flops to walk on the beach. The "divine sandals" easily combine with maxi dresses, bikinis or a tank top and shorts set, looking very youthful and dynamic.

When choosing sandals, you should choose the type with soft, waterproof soles, good grip, and non-slip to avoid falling. Carrying this type of sandal will be very convenient when you walk along the beach, or board a boat moving on the river or sea, because it is light and airy, waterproof, and dries quickly...

Beach sandals. Photo: Internet

Straw-soled sandals are also suitable for the beach, because the soles of these sandals are made from sedge, which is soft and dries very quickly if soaked in water. Straw-soled sandals bring a soft, comfortable feeling to the feet.

In addition, you should also bring a pair of flip flops to walk around the beach in case the hotel you are staying at does not provide these slippers for guests.

3. Hiking, going to the forest, going to the sand dunes... short term

If you go mountain climbing, sand dunes, or forests for 1-3 days, you should choose sturdy, comfortable, easy-to-wear sports shoes made of good material, cool, and water-resistant.

When going to the forest or climbing mountains, the time spent moving and exercising takes up the majority, so the role of a good pair of shoes is extremely important. If you wear bad shoes, your feet will hurt, get hot and you will hardly be able to move comfortably and successfully.

You can also bring a pair of flip-flops or sandals so that during breaks, you can walk around comfortably.

4. Long-term mountain trekking

Specialized trekking shoes. Photo: Internet

For long-term trekking in difficult terrain or high mountains, a good pair of specialized shoes is the most important thing. Shoes will help protect your feet during the harsh journey.

If the terrain you are traveling on requires wading through streams or waterfalls, you should wear a pair of waterproof shoes that are quick-drying and draining. The soles of climbing shoes are usually made of rubber that is abrasion-resistant, harder, and less elastic than regular sports and running shoes, but still much softer and more elastic than safety shoes.

You should also choose shoes with an inner lining that is soft and elastic enough to hug your feet without causing tightness. The thickness and elasticity of the inner layer helps create a flexible space even when you have chosen the right shoe size, moving with the movement of the foot and ankle, reducing friction to reduce the risk of blisters due to frequent movement.

5. Trips that combine multiple terrains

If the long trip has many terrains from mountain climbing, walking, climbing sand dunes, going to the beach, you should bring at least 2 pairs of sports shoes, a pair of sandals, a pair of flip flops to change to suit each terrain.

6. Some types of shoes should not be brought

First of all, high heels, because wearing them a lot will make your feet extremely painful and you may sprain your ankle or dislocate your joint. If you are on vacation and do not walk much, you can wear comfortable and lightweight high heels.

Second, sandals have straps and intricate, complicated knots. It will take you a lot of time to take them off.

Third are shoes and sandals with rhinestones. When you walk or wade in water, the rhinestones can easily come loose, break or shatter, even injuring your feet.

Fourth, shoes with straps that are too tight or flimsy and loose. Tight straps will make your feet uncomfortable, and flimsy straps can easily break on the road.